Obituaries

John "Butch" Gregory Callahan, Jr.

John "Butch" Gregory Callahan, Jr.

Jul 5, 2024

John Gregory Callahan, Jr. passed away on July 5, 2024 at Norton Audubon Hospital after admittance on June 15, 2024. He died from an unexpected side affect from an earlier surgery. He entered Hosparus care on July 1, 2024 and was attended by his wife of 56 years, Jennie Meredith Callahan until his passing.

John “Butch” Callahan was the son of...

Michael Roy Smith

Michael Roy Smith

Jul 5, 2024

Michael R. Smith, age 76, transitioned from this temporary life on earth to a glorious eternal life in Heaven on Friday, July 5, 2024. He was born on December 18, 1947 in Indianapolis, Indiana. After graduation at Southport High School, Indianapolis, he attended Indiana University, where he received a BS in marketing and an MBA in Personnel and Organizational Behavior....

Richard LaDuke Kraft

Richard LaDuke Kraft

Jul 5, 2024

Richard LaDuke Kraft, 100, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024 at The Villages of Historic Silvercrest. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard Conrad and Pauline (LaDuke) Kraft; his first wife, Eleanor (McCutchan) Kraft; his second wife, Helen (Herbst) Kraft; and his sister, Helen (Kraft) Harris.

He is survived by his daughters, Martha (Mark) Truman...

Arvis L. Sutton

Arvis L. Sutton

Jul 4, 2024

Arvis L. Sutton, 74, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024. 

Arvis LeJuan Sutton, or as he was affectionately known by his close family and friends, Juan, was a caring loving husband, father, and friend. He proudly served his country in the United States Army in the Vietnam War. Juan was an expert marksman with excellent sharpshooting skills....

Anthony Darrell "Banks" Bailey

Anthony Darrell "Banks" Bailey

Jul 4, 2024

Anthony Darrell "Banks" Bailey, 55, of Louisville, KY passed away on July 4, 2024.  He was the owner of Banks Mobile Wash for over 10 years.  He was an avid UK Wildcats and Dallas Cowboy's fan.  Banks enjoyed spending time at Shawnee Park and you could always find him at the entrance greeting his many friends. 

Anthony leaves to cherish his...

Garry Allen Halsel

Garry Allen Halsel

Jul 3, 2024

Garry Allen Halsel was born on August 5, 1959 in Louisville, Kentucky to Roland Halsel and Elsie (Carver) Halsel. He was the third of four children.

Garry graduated from Westport High School in 1977. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. After three years, he returned to Kentucky and married his high school sweetheart,...

James "Peck" Krause, Sr.

James "Peck" Krause, Sr.

Jul 3, 2024

James "Peck" Krause, Sr. was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, who touched the lives of many. Born on November 6, 1934, in his family farmhouse, that still stands today. Family heritage was important to Peck; he later built his home on the same land where he resided the remainder of his life. He brought joy and laughter wherever...

Barry Eugene Cassidy

Barry Eugene Cassidy

Jul 3, 2024

Barry Eugene Cassidy, 66, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024.

He was born on December 8, 1957 in Louisville, Kentucky to Robert and Sarah (Smith) Cassidy. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Eugene Cassidy, sister, Gayle Ellingsworth and infant brother, Robert Girard Cassidy. 

Barry is survived by his loving mother, Sarah Ruth Cassidy, siblings, Fred...

Donnell D. Snellen

Donnell D. Snellen

Jul 2, 2024

Donnell D. Snellen, 44, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Donnell was first greatly loved! He loved his game consoles and action figures. His love for Louisville and his Cards was undeniable. He was loud by nature, not just his voice but his personality. Donnell had a very hard exterior but to know him was to...

Jonathan Newman Poole

Jonathan Newman Poole

Jul 2, 2024

Jonathan Newman Poole, 43, a dedicated and hard worker in everything he did in life passed away on July 2, 2024, in  Louisville. Born in Louisville on July 1, 1981, he was the beloved son of Marie Poole and Jack Poole. He is survived by his father Jack, mother Marie, brother Jeremy Poole, and nephew Liam as well as friends...

Ronald "Ron" D. Keller

Ronald "Ron" D. Keller

Jul 2, 2024

Ronald "Ron" D. Keller, 85, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones. Ron was an active member of Georgetown Southern Baptist Church where he enjoyed Monday morning men's bible study. He gave his life in service to his Lord. He left a legacy of love for his Savior, Jesus Christ, which was...

Louis Jay Hall

Louis Jay Hall

Jul 2, 2024

Louis Jay Hall, 62, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Jay was a long-time member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and served for many years with the St. Vincent De Paul Society.

He was born on September 19, 1961 in Louisville, Kentucky. He is preceded in death by his father, David R. Hall.

Jay is survived...

Martha Ann Arthur

Martha Ann Arthur

Jul 2, 2024

Martha Ann Arthur passed away on July 2, 2024.  She was a talented artist, seamstress, cook and poet. Martha worked at Merle Norman and Remnant Fabric as a sales associate.  Martha was a secretary for Kentuckiana Tole Painting Association Louisville Chapel and also Triple L at South Jefferson Baptist Church were she was also a member.  She loved her family...

Gail Lee Miller Heavrin

Gail Lee Miller Heavrin

Jul 2, 2024

Gail Lee Miller Heavrin, 69 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 from complications of ALS.  She retired from Jewish Hospital with 44 years of service where she was a clinical laboratory scientist and taught many people in the chemistry lab.

Gail was born on June 10, 1955 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  She grew up in Mayfield, Kentucky and...

Dianne Therese Moore

Dianne Therese Moore

Jul 2, 2024

Dianne Therese Stagliano Moore, age 78 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.

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Wanda Bernice Effinger

Wanda Bernice Effinger

Jul 1, 2024

Whereas God Almighty in His wisdom and glory called His daughter, the beloved Wanda “Bernice” Effinger, into His providence. We the family in humble submission join together to say God’s will must be done, thank you Lord for eighty (80) years of life and blessings you gave our loved one.

 Bernice was born to Lewis Douglas and Lucy Mildred Boyd on...

Loretta Jean Boone

Loretta Jean Boone

Jul 1, 2024

Loretta Jean Boone, 88, of Corydon, Indiana, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024. Loretta enjoyed cooking, playing cards, shopping, going out to eat, and ceramics. She loved her family dearly and spent her life caring and spending time with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

She was born on March 16, 1936 in Harlan County, Kentucky to the...

Maria Torres

Maria Torres

Jul 1, 2024

Maria Torres, 82, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024. Maria enjoyed cooking, taking care of others, and spending time with family and friends. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and enjoyed to spoil them all.

She was born on March 9, 1942 in Mexico City, Mexico. Maria spent her life taking care of others and...

John Christopher Ohlmann

John Christopher Ohlmann

Jul 1, 2024

John Christopher Ohlmann, 63, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024. 

He was born on May 3, 1961 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Richard and Kallie (McWaters) Ohlmann. He is also preceded in death by younger brother, Joseph Michael Ohlmann. 

Chris is survived by his loving siblings, Theresa L. (Steve) Ballard, Richard E. (Paula) Ohlmann, Jr., James P....

Albert Walter Huggins Jr.

Albert Walter Huggins Jr.

Jun 30, 2024

 Albert Walter Huggins, Jr., affectionately known as "Sonny," was born to Albert Walter Huggins, Sr. and Bobbie Lue Huggins on January 4, 1936, in Louisville, Kentucky. He passed away on June 30, 2024 at Audubon Hospital in Louisville. He was the first born of nine children and set a great example for his siblings to emulate.

 He was baptized at a...

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